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thatsbadmmkay
BAH GAWD A DAMN 30MINS!
nevergoingtogiveyouupnevergoingtoletyoudown
DM: Fighter takes 10points of damage. Wiz: JFC that would kill me three times. Fight: All good W: How many hit points do you have!? F: A lot
Clarky05
BUT WHO WAS PHONE???
theslybanananana
Curadh
I would laugh my ass off. It's also why I tend to describe the character. My players are not actual fighters and have not seen dead bodies.
zFUBARz
My DM one shotted me on our second fight, still level 1. Luckily Orc blood helps me get back up, but the fucker is brutal.
MortBach
Eh, personally i let my players share HP numbers. they don't get to know the monsters HP though
IsACouchASeat
I think this is the best practice as long as the dmg to monsters is described accurately.
profcommie
I'm not the only one then? On an arbitrary scale of 1 to 34? I'm feeling somewhere around a 12
WrongGif
punner
All the while the bard knows he could help, but he needs to save slots for RP later.
RudeSpectre
It’s so worth it though.
zFUBARz
It really is the best part of being a bard.
SharkShanker
At that damage the dm should just give him a perception check a free action to see if he’s bloodied
IsACouchASeat
Bloodied? Are you a 4th ed player/gm?
Kassimila
I'm so using this.
lugbruz
Fuck those “don’t ruin the immersion types”.
MoriartyWithThemNegativeWaves
I JUST did this tonight to avoid saying my stats outright.
Cancerinmotion
Meta gaming comes with the territory but id say also think about what your character would do just as a side note because there's a lot 1/2
Cancerinmotion
2/2 they may not know like if you're a cleric don't treat the chaotic evil guy poorly just because you know his alignment 2/3
Cancerinmotion
3/3 Especially if he hasnt actually done anything wrong with you present. It's a dick move and a quick way to break up a party
JamesAwkboner
The dm is playing a dangerous game. Go on and tell me how hurt I am at 4hp out of 80. Since you know the mage only had 4 at lvl 1. How does
JamesAwkboner
The bard saying a rousing word stauch the bleeding. How does the cleric express how much he heals. Do not play with hp it's a fools game
IsACouchASeat
Amen. It never makes sense. Don't pretend it does.
Vruke
You can use a healing skill to check percentage of health.
jerethdatiger12
My healer cleric with healing and life domains i think in pathfinder had 15 channels ac day doing 7d6 healing in addition to empowerd heals
Grizzlebeez
First time player, my DM is the best! Thanks Gregor! I'll heal them all next week I swear!
ExcessiveForcefield
Good on ya playing a healer for your first character, we had to go through the first 5 levels before someone was like "FINE, I'll do it!"
Gargusuz
Or let them die... Good playing is not always doing the right thing. It is doing what would your character do :D
Junktrunkjunkie
This. My group tried to stop and regroup after we sent some enemies fleeing. But my enraged barbarian didn't care to notice and chased→
Junktrunkjunkie
→ the running enemies right in to a trap... with more enemies. Unfortunately for them, I managed to maintain rage the entire chase.
Steelmemes
I just have my players write their health/statuses on the whiteboard i put our terrain boards on, it works well for us.
Steelmemes
My logic is that you would probably be able to tell if your friend needs help without having to yell at them
MesserAuditore
"Hey! You good?" "MY BLOOD IS EVERYWHERE!" "Can you describe the pain?" "ALL OF ME IS IN PAIN!" "Alright I'll heal you next turn then."
Steelmemes
Exactly, it gets really repetitive and kinda dumb. I just always encourage them to just rollplay the heal, and of course calling for aid.
SirDoober
If you're screaming that loudly, you can't be *that* hurt
FelixG
Said the american healthcare system cleric. :P
SirDoober
I actually played a DH Adept that way lol. Kept track of where they were wounded and gave them an itemized bill after I healed them
Gargusuz
I have a question. I moved to a new city and I want to play casual D&D. Is there any website that I can look for people playing?
iwanttomountndewya
Also the Adventurer's League. For Dungeons and Dragons.
Gargusuz
looks promising, thanks!
FelixG
I play it online, check out Roll20.net, lots of game hunting for players on there.
IndyAndyJones
Craigslist. Casual Encounters section.
lorerabbit
I'm not sure of websites, but check out local card/comic shops. That may be less casual than you want, but it could be worth a look.
Gargusuz
That looks like the best course of action so far, because other option is going to craig's list and getting my organs harvested
lorerabbit
Haha. Well, good luck anyway. =)
completelyordinary
You could try meetup.com . You can search for groups with your interests in your area.
Satherian
Roll20 is excellent
Virunuss
eh, is this useful? I have no idea. I play online. http://locator.wizards.com/#brand=dnd
Eddieq
Damn, apparently the only option within 200 miles is to play nothing but Magic...
Gargusuz
This is a shop locator. Better than nothing, tho. How does it work? Do I go and yell any one need +1?
Virunuss
0 idea. I'd talk to an employee and see if they host any games at all in the first place.
Gargusuz
Makes sense. Worst case scenario, I could go to the place pretend like looking at the stuff and leave without speaking to anyone
Virunuss
for what its worth, it seems like that store locator should specifically be searching for participating stores. i havent looked in detailtho
Jimthebutler
Pathfinder society
Sheepyhead
Careful, PFS is VERY variable quality
Gargusuz
Intriguing. If it's http://paizo.com, does not have anything for DC tho :/
Jimthebutler
I'm in Haymarket VA and I know a couple places
Gargusuz
Haymarket is quite away from me. Public transportation quite sucks :) Though, I like to listen If you can tell me
Jimthebutler
Gotcha
Scrollbox
dont mess with the DM they literally control god...
FirstThingThatCameToMind
a dm that wants to lean on you that hard deserved to be knocked down.
docmarblerunnerbill
Asshole DMs are left wit asshole players
DrunkKingOfImgur
As a DM, we can be worn down, just don't go directly against us (or maybe I'm just a pushover, or too entertained by players' creativity)
Alistairetheblu
Several of them, if they want.
vexxecon
The DM is there to make sure players have fun, if they retaliate, it'll just make a shitty player experience.
Lionskull
I have been tempted to ask if i can make a luck cleric that prays to the DM.
agermanguy
I am god !
ExcessiveForcefield
*ALL the gods
slightlysol
The goal of every DnD party is to fuck over the DM, while it’s the DM’s goal to fuck over the party. DM just has the home-team advantage.
ForgotMyOtherAcct
Or, the players want to have a good time, and so does the DM. If the DM wants the players to die, the players will die
Jepalaudsadsin
The goal of the DM is to make sure their players have fun and that it's a good campaign.
Jaycubz5
Yea asshole DM is no fun, gotta make sure even when the party loses it is enjoyable otherwise you'll never have a group to play with
Voxnobilus
It is a lot of work to prep for that
Shepsus
I get to start DMing my first group this Saturday. BOY is it a lot of prep work.
Voxnobilus
I just ran my first game on Sunday it was a One-Shot I did not realize it was going to take 7 hours
Ghost7167
In the underdark and pissoff dm. " Thunder rumbles in the distance" how- wa- ok sorry dm.
JustARandomKorean
*rise of demons* you hear a terrifying roar off in the distance, you turn around to see a giant figure with 2 baboon heads. roll initiative
SirDoober
Drums. Drums in the deep.
ExcessiveForcefield
Yeah when we had a bit of a problem player who tried to stab another PC, DM struck him with lightening... indoors.
NateintheNorth
I'd say the DM is a god, small 'g', the dice are collectively God, big 'G'.
Alistairetheblu
NateintheNorth
RNGesus (kinda), in the bread -- er, flesh.
DamianWinters
The DM can override anything
Scrollbox
the DM needs no dice, they will kill you in a forced cut scene
UnassumingAscotCap
Can’t DM without a group of players willing to put up with you
raptorheyzues
It's a mutually beneficial relationship. Like dating, you need communication and compromise; otherwise it won't work.
Jimthebutler
DM can say they rolled whatever they want
DukeDarkwood
DM fiat should be a last resort. Overusing it can ruin a game just as much as those kinds of players can.
BrumpoTungus
A player could tip a die to a desired result. Both are cheating everyone out of a fair game.
docmarblerunnerbill
also, the DM can give modifiers to the roll, practically engating the dice oin the first place. Within the rules, that is
BronzeLeaguePro
The fights that my players remember the fondest have three party members bleeding out and the last guy on single digits.
Craftyclaw
"with great power comes great responsibility" -uncle ben
Shepsus
Yeah, but a person's Nat 20 is still "I win that round" sure, it won't last long, but open dice rolls guide a DMs decision.
Jimthebutler
Can, a good DM will make it go the way they want via the illusion of choice
Kittynomnoms
Not even true. A nat 20 is just a guaranteed hit or miss. If you roll a nat 20 on anything else the DM can decide it doesn't mean shit.
Shepsus
K, fine Miss disgruntled, A nat 20 SHOULD be impressive and celebrated and anyone going against it is a dick.
myr14d
Yeah? Well, the actual DM is still in the room. So are my fists.
GrimDarkRealities
Is that why it is all done online now?
PrincessDonaldTrumpBANNED2
I was the DM and most fit of my group as a teen. But that wasn't saying much.
ItWasLikeThatWhenIGotHere
/rolls one, punches self in nuts
VictarionsCrispyArm
NERD FIGHT
Ireallylikebigdogs
*teleports behind him*
Sildroni
LemmingAttack
virgil592
HereIGoLurkingAgain
You’ll need to make a stealth check against the DM’s perception.
LazyTheAssCat
I didn’t know that laying someone out required a significant use of stealth.
Desaera
At that point I think it's just an unarmed attack roll.
TieDyedDino
Or a charisma check for intimidation.
HereIGoLurkingAgain
It’s up to the DM.
snowfork
"Rocks fall, everyone dies"
Warune
We call our version "Bolt from the blue."
twinly92
That happened to us last session. The dwarf bench pressed the rocks off of himself.
MemeDissector
that's the DM equivalent of packing up toys and going home. don't be a douche, minor metagaming never hurt the overall experience
Raptor052
4e Wizard who gained the Raise Land Ritual. I was the one who dropped rocks.
MrRandom314159
"I resurrect as a sky god."
Brobuscus115
Thats not how it works. It's not D&D if the players control the game space.
MrRandom314159
No. I held the bag of holding, and in it there's a pinwheel. Using the bag to catch rocks, I fling the pinwheel out as they crush me.
MrRandom314159
The pinwheel flys through the air, and spins faster, due to the supernaturally heavy and improbably placed rocks. Creating wind.
MemeDissector
two DM's battle it out for dominance.
IllusivePanda
"You open the door and find *rolls 1d100* elevenTarrasques, roll initiative and be glad I rolled low"
FishingNerd
"Give me your bags of holding, I'm going in!" *puts bag of holding in a bag of holding* - Tarrasques gets sucked into the Astral plane.
IllusivePanda
"You are alone in the Astral Plane with 11 Tarrasques, roll initiative"
FishingNerd
*rolls initiative* "You're stuck here with me you bastards!" *Kneels down and accept his fate, knowing he saved the world*
DragonpenTheOkay
*panicked dice rolling and muttering*
skye1013
"But... but... there's only supposed to be one in existence..." -the metagamer, probably
TheImperiumOfMankind
I wouldnt consider that metagaming. Knowing lore and using it sure. But hes not trying to gain anything from itm just give info
IllusivePanda
"Some evil wizard got a wish spell a long time ago and after realizing his mistake imprisoned them in this dungeon"
MemeDissector
well it's 5e so I cast wish to kill 10 of them
DrunkKingOfImgur
"Turns out, you just stepped on an intricate trap that caused you to draw from the Deck of Many Things with your foot... You drew 'Void'"
YouWantSomeSpitFactsAndYouKnowIt
I don’t play D&D, but from what I’ve heard I’d roll to seduce the rocks
CanadianFurr
Found the bard.
SpanishInquisitioner
Rocks? Pshh I roll to seduce Gravity
DukeDarkwood
No, you intimidate gravity. Someone once posted an image of one of those texts where this guy intimidated basically everything, including
DukeDarkwood
inanimate objects and nonphysical concepts. It was surreally glorious, but I cannot for the life of me find it right now.
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MisterLemons
Do you even praise it?
Sooper88
Stuff like hitpoints is almost always universally okay to "meta-game". It's an abstract concept as is, the cleric should be able to "tell".
wormfood
Hit points are pretty much bullshit anyway. Quantum state injury doesn't make sense. Just tell them the number
Virunuss
Agreed.
w1n5t0ns
The PCs are welcome to know and share their own stats but my creatures are "untouched" "hit" "below half" "critical" keeps it interesting
OmnibusLatinName
I cast Status... oh god
LanceSackless
Its fine for players to share their hp, but enemies hp is a no go
eviscera
My druid has a Slayer Talent that tells him exactly how many HP a creature he's studied has left. Surprises GMs when I use it.
TECHNICALLYC0RRECT
What's a talent?
IsACouchASeat
Pathfinder Class: Slayer. Every even level they get to choose a 'slayer talent'. Class specific feats if you will. Just like rogue talents
eviscera
Perfect summary. I have the Nature Fang archetype on my druid, which trades the shapeshifting for slayer talents instead.
Molvanian
Long time DM. Don't do this shit. Let the players share. It harms nothing.
MiniYams
Yea, like if you're party falls naturally into not doing it, cool its nice to avoid even the convenient metagaming, but don't ever force it.
critterfluffy
Yep, the game is about ensuring the most fun for the most people. I stopped planning and let my players free reign and haven't looked back.
BabaBooey734
Expert here, don't listen to this so called 'long time dm', he's a giant reposter.
Molvanian
Judging by the downvotes it looks like someone took the time to actually check your claim. Gotta ask though, why the hate?
BabaBooey734
Obviously a joke, what am I an expert of imgur? How silly.
wilkins1952
This though that said there are situations where I have hid a PC stats from other players
Rulweylan
Plus, it lets you stay aware of player HP. Useful to avoid killing characters you don't actually want to kill right now.
critterfluffy
Don't worry about killing players. If they are in a fair situation then it isn't DM's fault. I do fudge when unfair happens or unusual bad.
Rulweylan
I ran a pathfinder AP in which a golem with a scythe attacks the party. Let's just say I'm not gonna use x4 crits on players again.
critterfluffy
Rules: Nothing that usually do more than wizards total health in one crit. Higher CRs with more small enemies then one big one. 1/?
DickDastardly404
Most groups develop a short hand tbh. “I’m good” = 75%+, “I’m okaaay” =50%+, “I’m not great” = 25%+, and “I’m fucked up” 0-25%.
Typohime
My tempest Cleric would just yell 'Ow' or 'need a hand' at 25% and under. She uh.. was kind of the tank.
ThePandamancer
Or in the case of our samurai, just heal him, because he is a damage magnet. Like gravity, or fire, or gravity again, then there was the 1/2
ThePandamancer
Time he got one shotted with a chain. He had a knack at getting in trouble.
grim5000
please post some stories XD
ThePandamancer
Oh, haha, uh I could try yeah. It was good times, thats for sure. Still have great DnD games going on. That and VtM
Tassyr
Should be, but some GM's go sideways. I had one that refused to let us compare ANYTHING AT ALL on our sheets. HP, Move, talents, skills...
IsACouchASeat
Bad GM. Doesn't take much to figure out that stuff.
RydWolf
1) I'm reminded of a campaign idea I read about where the players start off with amnesia and learn about their characters as they play.
RydWolf
2) "Okay, you rolled an 8 to pick the lock. With +3 from your dex and +2 from Nimble Fingers that's 13."
dowingba
I don't see the logic behind not comparing skills. Like, I can tell you what skills I have in real life...
Nova5269
.. Sucking dick? /s
dowingba
You wish.
TMStage
I had a group that was the other way; they wanted to game the system and see what they could get away with. A greatbow that shoots spears?
MysteryX95
Handy dandy Balista in my hand
DnDArtdump
In SAGA Edition there's a TALENT you have to pick to be able to do this. It's bullshit. Decent overall game, though.
Kommadore
saga is still my favorite "modern" setting for d20 games, too bad I find it so hard to write star wars campaigns
FelixG
You know, I could never get into SAGA's way of doing things after playing D20 Revised, everything just seemed backwards.
DnDArtdump
I had that trouble, too. Played TOR, stole it for a tabletop setting, and ended up with one of the BEST campaigns of my life.